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#1. SMG II - from Sean Ganess
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 00:30:05 -0500 From: "Sean Ganess" <Sean.Ganess@lostcluster.net> Subject: SMG II When will this be available for the M3 and M5?
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#2. Re: Help! Installing Lighted Shifter Knob (trying to!) - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 05:54:23 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Help! Installing Lighted Shifter Knob (trying to!) Chris, Check out this link: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/interior/e36_iluminated_shift_knob.html There is a adapter harness that plugs into the lighted shift knob and connects to the back of the instrument panel dimmer switch. The adapter harness looks like a y-cable. You unplug the connector from the instrument panel dimmer switch, plug it into the adapter harness, and plug the instrument panel dimmer switch into the adapter harness. The third (long) wire on the adapter harness plugs into the lighted shift knob. When I installed my gauges in the sunglass holder, I purchased an additional adapter harness, as well as an additional connector and pins (like you find at the end of the lighted shifter knob) and used this to provide dimmable lighting to my gauges. (I didn't want to tap into the ashtray light). Hope this helps. -rb >Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 16:48:04 -0500 >From: "Chris Brown" <ChrisB@Drextec.com> >Subject: Help! Installing Lighted Shifter Knob (trying to!) > >Hi Folks - > >I've got my underdash mostly disassembled out in the garage but I cannot >find the *&^^&% connector for the lit shifter knob "tap in extension" wire. > I did see a web page on this a few weeks ago that explained where the >wire is - cannot locate the page (or wire) now. I've got the headlight >switch out, but still cannot locate the appropriate connector. I have the >correct part, which daisy-chains into some part of the lighting circuit, >but I cannot find the place it attaches!!!! > >Anyone know where this thing is? I'm in digest, so please reply/copy >directly. I've got a date in a few hours, so the car need to be back >together! > >Much thanks - > >Chris Brown _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#3. Check engine light came on!!! - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:36:16 -0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Check engine light came on!!! So I did the little 5 foot press test thing (it's a 95 M3 BTW) and up popped error code 1221. Which indicates "EGO Sensor #1". Now I am not *sure* what this is. But I would bet the family farm that is means a faulty O2 sensor (which has 53,000 miles on it). Can anyone verify this and let me know? (EGO would appear to stand for Exhaust Gas Oxygen, right?) Thanks guys!!! :) Mark _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#4. trade in valude of my '97 M3 - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 08:55:09 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: trade in valude of my '97 M3 For what its worth, I looked up in Kelly Bluebook the value of your car in your area as a tradein.....I listed your car as being in 'good' condition, the definition for which you'll find below...It does seem, as is always the case, that the dealer uses his own book for values..In my area, they all use something called the Galves book.....I dont think youll see that in any stores....It must be something which contains lowball prices which only the dealers use, to make sure theyre consistantly about $3-5K below the true market value, guaranteeing them a profit when they dispose. 1997 BMW 3 Series M3 Sedan 4D Engine: 6-Cyl. 3.2 Liter Trans: 5 Speed Manual Drive: Rear Wheel Drive Mileage: 56,000 Ways to Buy a Used Car Ways To Buy a New Car List Your Car For Sale Online Financing Quote Insurance Quote Warranty Quote Parts & Accessories Payment Calculator Equipment Air Conditioning Power Steering Power Windows Power Door Locks Tilt Wheel AM/FM Stereo Cassette Dual Air Bags ABS (4-Wheel) Traction Control Leather Sliding Sun Roof Alloy Wheels Consumer Rated Condition: Good "Good" condition means that the vehicle is free of any major defects. The paint, body and interior have only minor (if any) blemishes, and there are no major mechanical problems. In states where rust is a problem, this should be very minimal, and a deduction should be made to correct it. The tires match and have substantial tread wear left. A clean title history is assumed. A "good" vehicle will need some reconditioning to be sold at retail; however major reconditioning should be deducted from the value. Most recent model cars owned by consumers fall into this category. Trade-In Value $22,550 Trade-in value represents what you might expect to receive from a dealer for this consumer owned vehicle. Keep in mind that the dealer must then absorb the cost of making the vehicle ready for sale, advertising, sales commissions, arranging financing and insurance and standing behind the vehicle for any mechanical or safety problems. _____________________ Paul Elliott '99 Alpine White M3 <25000 mi Forged M dbl-spokes; Rotex pads; Dinan Stage II Supercharger; Stygar Short Shift kit and Clutch Stop; Skaggs Pedals; X-brace; Sound by Kenwood Excelon, Polk, JL Audio
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Check engine light came on!!! - from NickG
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 09:08:38 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Check engine light came on!!! Yeah, that's the O2 sensor. Nick > So I did the little 5 foot press test thing (it's a 95 M3 BTW) and up popped > error code 1221. Which indicates "EGO Sensor #1". Now I am not *sure* what > this is. But I would bet the family farm that is means a faulty O2 sensor > (which has 53,000 miles on it). Can anyone verify this and let me know? > (EGO would appear to stand for Exhaust Gas Oxygen, right?) Thanks guys!!! > :) > > Mark
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#6. Re: 300hp Conforti Cam Kit - from Ron Katona
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 09:20:37 -0500 From: "Ron Katona" <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> Subject: Re: 300hp Conforti Cam Kit Josh said: >A new chip is part of the $1499 cam package. Thanks Josh. I have a couple other questions... The dyno sheet on the TMS site (link below) looks like there's an increase in rev limit with the cam kit over even the Euro HFM/chip kit. Is that the case and is it necessary to fully take advantage of the cams? Are there any recommended upgrades to the valvetrain if there is a further increase in rev limit? Any torque figures or a full dyno run with torque shown? Does peak torque move up in rpm? I'd expect some movement of the torque curve with different cams, but Jim tends to produce miracles so I won't assume that there's any loss of any low end grunt. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/engine/engine_cams_dyno.jpg -- Ron Katona
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#7. FS: various rims and tires - from NickG
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 11:52:19 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: FS: various rims and tires I have a few items for sale: 2 17x7.5" M Contour rims. These are original BMW wheels, not copies. Both in very good to excellent condition. $400 plus shipping for the pair. 2 Michelin Pilot Sport 225/45ZR17 tires. Both are spare tire take-offs; nearly new. $300 plus shipping for the pair. 2 Dunlop 2000e 225/45ZR17 tires. One is a brand new, never on the road spare take-off; the other has about 80% tread left. $160 plus shipping for the pair. I can have the tires mounted and balanced on the rims if you need, just ask. Pictures are available. Thanks, Nick nikog@mediaone.net
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#8. BMW CR and CCA Stuff at or below cost - from David Hogg
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 12:41:58 -0800 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: BMW CR and CCA Stuff at or below cost Motorworks is blowing out all of the above at amazing prices. No affiliation (really!), I just thought some on the list would like to know. Some of it's pretty cool. http://www.motorworks.com/bmw/cgi-bin/sgsc0105.exe?FNM=03&SRCCODE=EM035A Dave Hogg
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#9. Re: 300hp Conforti Cam Kit - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 11:40:59 -0800 From: Peter Fanning <pfanning@premier1.net> Subject: Re: 300hp Conforti Cam Kit Josh, Could you tell me a little more about his package? Is it street legal (smog test)? How involved is the installation (mature garage work)? Is it available for the OBD II 3.2l? Any addition information would be interesting. Thanks, Peter Fanning '98 M3/4 At 02:32 PM 3/9/2001 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Fri, 09 Mar 2001 12:38:56 -0700 >From: Josh <eurosprt@xmission.com> >Subject: 300hp Conforti Cam Kit > >Brad isn't blowing smoke. I was at the tuning session for his M3 and it >did put out 300hp. > >BTW we also carry this Conforti intake/fuel injector/camshaft/chip package. > >Price of the full package with everything that you need $2365 (this doesn't >include the headers). The headers are only good for about 3hp and are >therefore only recommended to those with money burning holes in their pockets. > >If you already have our intake system the package is $1499. > >Josh MacMurray >Eurosport >Phone (801) 886 2185 Fax (801) 886 2189 >www.eurosporthighperformance.com
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#10. CAT - from Altezza280TT@cs.com
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Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:35:17 EST From: Altezza280TT@cs.com Subject: CAT When I got out of my car just now with the engine running I hear a noise that sound like rock bouncing around under the car. Anyone know what it might be? I think it was coming from the cat. If the catalytic converters is bad will your cheek engine light come on? If it the cat I want to get if fix before my warranty run out in Sept. I have a 97 M3 with 28K. Steve